**As of October 8,2018: Awarded Amount: $685,903.60 The construction already started. Bid proposals for this project will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. The Village of Algonquin reserves the right to accept the bid deemed to be in its own best interest, which is based on all of the above considerations. Bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder determined in the exclusive discretion of the Village Board of Trustees. Description of Work The proposed work is officially known as CREEKS CROSSING PARK AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS and has the contract number VoA16-05-16A. The project is described as streambank stabilization, restoration of native wetland, savannah, and prairie ecosystems as well as HMA bike path, sidewalk and retaining wall in Algonquin, Illinois, as further described in the contract documents for the said work prepared by HR Green, Inc. The general contractor performing ALL work in this contract must have a degreed ecologist, who has knowledge in streambank restoration and restoration ecology, on staff who has worked for said company for at least 2 years. A resume for the ecologist will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. This person must be on site daily during construction to supervise the technical nature of the project and make sure specs are met and that the restoration is completed successfully. If such documentation is not provided, or is inadequate, the owner shall have the right to reject the bid. Qualification for the contractor will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. These include a company portfolio, as well as evidence and documentation that the company has a minimum of ten years experience in similar work restoring natural communities and streambank restoration. Bid Security All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or bank cashiers check payable to the Village of Algonquin as provided in the Bidding Documents. No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond or check. Submission Format Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Village and shall be submitted no later than the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to: Village of Algonquin, attention: Deputy Clerk, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102. The Village of Algonquin reserves the right to reject any or all parts thereof, or waive any formality or technical errors, and to make the award in the best interest of the Village. Public Works This contract calls for the construction of a public works, within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 821 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (the Act). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than current "prevailing rate of wages (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. The Illinois Department of Labor revises the prevailing wage rates and the contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the Illinois Department of Labor website for revisions to prevailing wage rates. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor's website. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including by not limited to, all wage requirements and notice and record keeping duties. Each bidder shall adopt a written sexual harassment policy in compliance with ILCS 5/2-105 (1992). Bidder agrees to comply with Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act, 820 ILCS265/1 et seq. (2008). As required by the Act, the Bidder agrees to file with the Village, prior to commencing work, its written substance abuse prevention program. It is the responsibility of the vendor/contractor/subcontractor to comply with all applicable provisions of FOIA. The regulations of the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 5 ILCS 140, apply to all records of the vendor/contractor/subcontractor pertaining to this authorization or contract. When requested by the Village of Algonquin, the vendor/contractor is required to provide all records requested within no more than three (3) business days, at no cost to the Village of Algonquin. Qualifications The general contractor performing ALL work in this contract must have a degreed ecologist, who has knowledge in streambank restoration and restoration ecology, on staff who has worked for said company for at least 2 years. A resume for the ecologist will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. This person must be on site daily during construction to supervise the technical nature of the project and make sure specs are met and that the restoration is completed successfully. If such documentation is not provided, or is inadequate, the owner shall have the right to reject the bid. Qualification for the contractor will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. These include a company portfolio, as well as evidence and documentation that the company has a minimum of ten years experience in similar work restoring natural communities and streambank restoration. The contractor must also show that they have successfully completed at least 10 projects, with at least one project per year for the past 10 years. Past projects shall be listed as the owner will verify that the projects have been completed, are viable and still functioning per the original specifications with no significant infrastructure and native plant failures. If inadequate work product is found in past projects, the owner shall have the right to reject the bid. The successful bidder will ensure that they have a degreed ecologist on staff that has been employed by said bidder for at least 2 years and will be available for the duration of the project and the post construction maintenance and monitoring period. Questions All questions regarding this project should be directed to Logan Gilbertsen, P.E., (815) 759-8370, lgilbertsen@hrgreen.com, HR Green, Inc. 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, IL 60050